Senior Architect

Location: IE.Cork.Cork Airport

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Architect to join our expanding architectural team in Ireland. With a strong and diverse pipeline of medium to large-scale projects across aviation, industrial, education, transportation, mixed-use and civic sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a multidisciplinary, design-led environment.

This role is suited to a confident and technically strong architect who can lead projects through all stages, from early concept and planning to construction and site delivery, working closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors and clients.

Your Role

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and contribute to architectural projects from concept design through to construction and handover.
• Take an active role in site-based delivery, including inspections, coordination with contractors, responding to RFIs and supporting contract administration.
• Produce and oversee high-quality technical drawings, specifications and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Irish Planning, Building Regulations, Building Control Legislation and relevant standards.
• Coordinate effectively with structural, MEP, fire, acoustic and other specialist consultants.
• Support and, where appropriate, mentor junior architects and architectural staff.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, planning applications and regulatory submissions.
• Work across multiple projects simultaneously, managing priorities and deadlines efficiently.
• Engage confidently with clients and stakeholders, representing AtkinsRéalis with professionalism and clarity.

About you

• RIAI or RIBA Registered Architect (essential).
• Proven experience on site / in construction delivery is a mandatory requirement.
• Strong background in both design and technical project delivery.
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects in Ireland.
• Excellent working knowledge of: Irish Planning System Building Regulations (Parts A–M) Building Control (BCAR) and Technical Guidance Documents.
• High level of proficiency in Revit / BIM within a digital design environment.
• Strong graphic, design and detailing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Aviation, Industrial, Education or Transportation projects.
• Previous involvement in complex or highly regulated environments.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary consultancy teams.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.